The Experience
Step away from the surface-level hustle and into an evening designed for depth. Corks and Connections is an elevated, intimate, guided networking experience curated exclusively for Black entrepreneurs and creatives who are ready to be deeply intentional about community building.
Picture this: A beautiful September evening. Wine in hand. Real, unfiltered conversations flowing effortlessly. There’s no aggressive pitching here, and definitely no forced small talk. Instead, you'll find a room full of real people stepping past hesitation and choosing true connection over comfort.
Interactive Activations
To spark organic conversations and memorable moments, the evening features a series of engaging, interactive touchpoints:
Superlative Stickers at Check-In: Break the ice instantly with fun, customized superlatives that give a nod to your personality and vibe before you even grab your first glass.
Couch Convo Cards: Thoughtfully crafted conversation starters placed throughout the lounge areas to steer the room away from weather talk and straight into passions, visions, and shared experiences.
Let’s Chill — The Pour and Spill: A relaxed, open-floor discussion circle where we pour a glass, share candid wins and lessons learned, and lean into authentic peer support.
All I Do Is Win Board: A collaborative visual space to celebrate recent milestones, big or small, and manifest what's next for our businesses and creative endeavors.
Dripped in Purpose Station: A styled corner capturing the incredible fashion and creative energy in the room, celebrating Black excellence in style and branding.
Connect 4 Pledge: A collective commitment moment where attendees declare how they plan to support, pour into, and show up for one another long after the evening ends.
Connect 4 Care Package: A curated take-home bundle filled with thoughtful goodies, resources, and tokens to remind you of the community standing behind your journey.
GroupMe Community QR: Scan, connect, and keep the momentum going. Your digital bridge to an ongoing, active ecosystem of collaborators, accountability partners, and friends.
Join Us
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 6PM to 8:30PM
Location: 8600 Foundry St., Savage MD 20763
Come ready to unwind, be seen, and build something meaningful.